Affirmations for Black Girls
407 | Time is a Thief—So Stop Acting Like It’s Unlimited. Slowing Down to Live Fully & Making Space for What Matters: Joy, People, and Connection
24 Feb 2025
In today’s episode, Tyra dives into the power of slowing down and making time for what truly fills us up. We often get caught up in the hustle, rushing through tasks, goals, and deadlines, but we forget to live in the moment and connect with the people around us. Tyra opens up about how she’s been embracing the simple joys of life, from spending time with friends to practicing pottery, and reflects on how it's changed her perspective. From making time for meaningful relationships to recognizing that life is happening right now, Tyra encourages listeners to stop waiting for the "right time" and start prioritizing what matters most. This week’s Affirmation is “ I make space for joy, connection, and the things that fill me up”3 Biggest Takeaways from the episodePrioritize People, Not Tasks: The importance of treating friendships and connections as a priority instead of background noise. Tyra emphasizes that life is happening now, and waiting for the "right time" to nurture relationships only leads to missed moments.The Joy of Slowing Down: Tyra shares how slowing down, whether through pottery or spending quality time with loved ones, has helped her reconnect with what truly fills her up. It’s a reminder that not everything needs to be rushed to be worthwhile.Living in the Present: The realization that life is fleeting, and constantly rushing through tasks and goals can cause us to miss the meaningful moments that matter most. Tyra encourages listeners to stop waiting for the “perfect” time and live in the present.Alexis’ ‘Feeling My Shelf’ Newsletter: https://www.feelingmyshelfnewsletter.com/ 50 side quests to do this year - https://we.tl/t-gmLxjREKx4 Listen to the For Life’s Rainy Day Playlist Wanna give therapy a try? Use BetterHelp: https://rebrand.ly/6ulm6zk Try The Calm App https://rebrand.ly/21n4tre COMMUNITY CONNECTION FORM: https://forms.gle/m4AD2YaYbGhd8gEv6Sign Up for our Newsletter!Shop the AFBG Merch! Ask a QuestionSend me a message:[email protected] P.O Box:TYRA MORRISONP.O. BOX 674NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CA 91603Please Rate, Review, and Subscribe to the podcast to always hear the latest affirmations from your favorite Black Girl!Follow Us on Instagram: Affirmations for Black Girls InstaFollow Us on Tiktok: Affirmations for Black Girls TiktokFollow Us on Twitter: Affirmations for Black Girls Twitter Follow Us on Youtube: Affirmations for Black Girls YoutubeThe links above may be commission linksOur Sponsors:* Check out Bioma Health and use my code AFFIRMATIONS for a great deal: https://gobioma.com/AFFIRMATIONS* Check out Calm: https://calm.com/AFFIRMATIONS* Check out Chime: https://chime.com/AFFIRMATIONS* Check out Kensington Publishing: https://www.kensingtonbooks.com* Check out MasterClass: https://masterclass.com/AFFIRMATIONS* Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code AFFIRMATIONS for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.com* Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/affirmations* Check out Wayfair: https://www.wayfair.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/affirmations-for-black-girls/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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